Providing evidence-based and accessible lactation care in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, and beyond.
Welcome to Bridges Lactation! I’m Abbie, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and I am passionate about helping breastfeeding parents reconnect with their body and find joy in feeding their babies.
My care philosophy…
Parents deserve access to evidence-based health information that is not accompanied by shame or blame.
Breastfeeding is a reciprocal relationship that should be mutually beneficial to both you and your baby.
Your family’s infant feeding goals and unique context should be prioritized over broad recommendations.
Services
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Discuss your breastfeeding questions and concerns while remaining in the comfort of your home! Learn more.
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For parents who are outside my travel radius, virtual visits are an excellent way to discuss your breastfeeding questions and concerns over encrypted, HIPAA-compliant video chat. Learn more.
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Stay off Google and access unlimited text support with less than 24 hour response time in normal business hours. Learn more.
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Monthly at Gaithersburg Library Discovery Room! Email admin@bridgeslactation.com for more information.
“I adore Abbie, she’s extremely supportive and knowledgeable. She checked in immediately when babe arrived and periodically afterwards. I loved that she hopped right into making an appointment to come by because of our latching challenges and her detailed notes are something I can look back on fondly and feel warm all over again.” -S.B.
“We had some issues with our newborn in the first week and our pediatrician recommended Abbie. We were quite lucky they did, as we were able to get a consultation that day, and it really helped us. I don't know what we would have done otherwise. Abbie was great and incredibly knowledgeable. We had an online consultation and then a house visit as well. Now our son is doing great. I highly recommend Abbie- thanks so much!” -S.M.
“I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the support and guidance Abbie has provided me throughout my breastfeeding journey. Abbie was always patient, attentive, and empathetic, taking the time to listen to my concerns and answer all of my questions. She provided me with the tools and confidence I needed to successfully breastfeed my baby. Thanks to her support, I’ve been able to overcome the obstacles I faced and continue breastfeeding with much more ease. I am now 7 months postpartum and happily breast feeding my baby, with no desire to stop anytime soon. I highly recommend Abbie to any new mother in need of lactation support.” A.R.
“Abbie is extremely professional and kind. She came directly to my home and was 100 percent covered by my insurance. She was available via text message and email for two weeks after each appointment and helped me go from 3 bottles of formula to exclusively breastfeeding in about two weeks. We are incredibly grateful for her. She is amazing at what she does and I highly recommend her to any family starting to breastfeed.” A.M.